Mid-Year Maintenance by teamjk | Jul 25, 2019 | FishingThe majority of anglers around the country have reached or will soon reach, the half way point of their seasons. I like to take this time to do some routine and preventative maintenance to ensure all of my gear is in top notch working order. It can all be done in less...
Checking out the Big Rig HDFD by teamjk | Apr 25, 2019 | Event Coverage, Fishing, VideoBoat show season is that time of year that after being locked down we finally get out, see a few familiar faces and check out the new kayaks. This year’s boat show tour kicked off once again down in Louisville, Ky with the great folks at Canoe Kentucky and...
Creeking in a Play Boat by Riley Frank | Dec 11, 2018 | Creeking, Rockstar 4.0, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesBy now every one knows how well the Antix does at creek boating. What isn’t as well known is how comfortable the new RockStar 4.0 is in a creeking environment. During this year’s installment of Bailey fest, I took my 4.0 down to try to add a bit more spice to the...
Coosa FD Follow Up Thoughts by Chris Funk | Oct 19, 2017 | Coosa FD, Fishing, Reviews, VideoSome spit and whittle about the Jackson Coosa FD. I am still trying to get used to the differences between pedaling and paddling. I can still see benefits to both and will do whatever it takes to get me on the water. Sorry for no footage from the front camera, the...
Family Boat by ericboyd | Sep 25, 2017 | Family Zone, Fishing, Kilroy DT, riversI received my Kilroy DT from the factory just in time for an August family vacation. The plan was to drive to Emerald Isle, NC with intentions of catching a variety of inshore species. What I was most excited for, however, was to get my 3 year old, Grayson in the...
The Ultimate Packing List by Claire OHara | Jul 31, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Internationalisation, Playboating, Trip Reports, Trips, UK, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesAs I left for my trip today Jez asked me if he could have my packing list to help him make sure he didn’t forgot anything for his trip to the USA this weekend and it got me thinking. Traveling all over the world as much as I do the number of times I write and...
Lessons Learned from the Jackson Journey by teamjk | Jul 18, 2017 | Journey, Recreational/Touring, ReviewsLooking back as a kid growing up on the coast of Maine it seems like a natural progression becoming a sea kayaker during my teenage years. Whether it is racing, rolling, surfing, or touring, we have such a diverse coastline you can really get it all. After a few years...
Twice The Boat – Twice The Fun by Riley Frank | Jul 12, 2017 | Creeking, Family Zone, Karma Unlimited, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesFor a while I’ve had a Karma/UL sitting idle only getting used every once in a while for a race or long section of flat water. Up until now the hardest section I’d paddled it on had been Gore. While gore is a fun run there aren’t many tight, must make moves. A couple...
Antix meets Suck Creek by nicktroutman | Jan 25, 2017 | Antix, Creeking, Reviews, River Running, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesAs the South East is waiting for rain for the rivers to run, one thing is for sure, once the rain falls the paddlers will come. So, when word got out that Suck Creek was running it was no surprise that the parking lots were full with 40+ kayak rigs and even more eager...
Idaho Wave Boating by David Silk | Jul 23, 2014 | WhitewaterOn my way back from Payette River Games, and the rest of the pro circuit this year, I got a sweet chance to hit up some wicked Idaho waves! We were headed to Missoula for a stop before going back to Connecticut, but with the higher water in Idaho, I got treated to a...
Instruction and Jackson Kayak by JK Team | Jul 21, 2014 | Uncategorized Hello everyone, I’ve been instructing whitewater kayaking for 14 years now. When I was in College, I instructed for a fantastic student lead outdoor program called Wilderness Pursuits at Western State College in Colorado. I then took my degree in...
Having Fun In The Fun 1 by kelloggfamily | Jul 20, 2014 | Kid's Kayaks, Whitewater Kelly’s Whitewater Park is the best place for my younger siblings to get in their kayaks. It has a small feature that’s very calm and not intimidating at all. Below the wave is a giant eddy great for roll practice and rescues. While my older...
